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Labour peer's home raided as part of sex abuse inquiry

Police have raided the London home of Labour peer Lord Janner as part of an investigation into historical allegations of sex abuse. A spokesman said he "has not been arrested but has been assisting the police with their enquiries."

Peer's home raided in historical sex abuse investigation

Police have raided the home of Labour peer Lord Janner as part of an investigation into historical allegations of sex abuse.

File photo of Lord Janner Credit: Reuters

Leicestershire Police confirmed that officers had searched a property in Barnet, north London and said that the former MP had not been arrested.

A spokesman said, "Leicestershire Police can confirm its officers have executed a search warrant at a property in Barnet, London, as part of an ongoing criminal enquiry. No arrests have been made at this stage."